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DNA Methylation in the Diagnosis of Monogenic Diseases.
Genes - 26 Mar 2020
Cerrato Flavia, Sparago Angela, Ariani Francesca, Brugnoletti Fulvia, Calzari Luciano, Coppedè Fabio, De Luca Alessandro, Gervasini Cristina, Giardina Emiliano, Gurrieri Fiorella, Lo Nigro Cristiana, Merla Giuseppe, Miozzo Monica, Russo Silvia, Sangiorgi Eugenio, Sirchia Silvia M, Squeo Gabriella Maria, Tabano Silvia, Tabolacci Elisabetta, Torrente Isabella, Genuardi Maurizio, Neri Giovanni, Riccio Andrea
Abstract excerpt
DNA methylation in the human genome is largely programmed and shaped by transcription factor binding and interaction between DNA methyltransferases and histone marks during gamete and embryo development. Normal methylation profiles can be modified at single or multiple loci, more frequently as consequences of genetic variants acting in cis or in trans, or in some cases stochastically or through interaction with...
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